Chiengmaijoe Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 I know there has been in the past, but is there currently a den of these miscreants in our fine city? If so they should be routed out. http://pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/221251/british-led-card-room-raided-officials-south-pattaya/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Well, for Chiang Mai I'd say bridge is borderline acceptable, due to general lack of other things to do. For Pattaya however there is absolutely no excuse and the police did an excellent job to save those folks from themselves, allowing them to rethink their lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Population count of IDC just increased by 32. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsally Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 "Five and one, got em strung" Whoops wrong game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Last time I was at The Pub they had a Bridge Club running every Sunday afternoon. That was about 7 or 8 months ago so I don't know if it's still going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiengmaijoe Posted February 4, 2016 Author Share Posted February 4, 2016 This story has even made it into The Telegraph and London Evening Standard! I wonder if Pattaya Police are aware of the fact that they have made it into the international press. I heard that there was going to be a crackdown against foreign mafias, so it's good to see them being true to their word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMKiwi Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 The only thing the BiB are missing (To complete their ensemble) are big red noses and a large pair of floppy shoes. Now who is their ringmaster these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpthai2 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 The Pattaya 32 has gone viral. Google it, three full pages of world press coverage links as of 8 pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 This story has even made it into The Telegraph and London Evening Standard! I wonder if Pattaya Police are aware of the fact that they have made it into the international press. I heard that there was going to be a crackdown against foreign mafias, so it's good to see them being true to their word. "I wonder if Pattaya Police are aware of the fact that they have made it into the international press." I'm sure they spend sleepless nights worried about something written in some newspaper in the UK. Not sure what would make the London Evening Standard any more "international" than the Pattaya Mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCruncher Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 (edited) This story has even made it into The Telegraph and London Evening Standard! I wonder if Pattaya Police are aware of the fact that they have made it into the international press. I heard that there was going to be a crackdown against foreign mafias, so it's good to see them being true to their word. "I wonder if Pattaya Police are aware of the fact that they have made it into the international press." I'm sure they spend sleepless nights worried about something written in some newspaper in the UK. Not sure what would make the London Evening Standard any more "international" than the Pattaya Mail. It has been covered by pretty much every major news source worldwide. Of course the Thais don't lose any sleep over it, since they aren't even capable of realising how they are made ( with reason ) the laughing stock of the world once again. A link posted by another poster on another thread, and this is only a fraction of those who covered it. http://www.bbc.co.uk...d-asia-35491852 http://hosted.ap.org...-02-04-05-19-08 http://m.radioaustra...-crackd/1543880 http://news.sky.com/...ids-bridge-club http://www.aljazeera...4072523820.html http://www.dailymail...ge-players.html http://www.straitsti...nd-for-gambling Edited February 4, 2016 by TheCruncher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trujillo Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Playing Cards Act of 1943.... According to the regulations, these folks could face up to 3 years in the pokey for having over 120 cards not stamped or produced by the Excise Department. Just goes to show you that crime knows no age limit. You'd think they could just sit quietly and drink beer in a go-go bar, but OH NO....they have to go and break the Playing Cards Act! Scandalous! The real issue here is to get the mastermind who imported the illegal cards in the first place. He's looking at up to 10 years in the big house for his wanton criminal activities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Be careful , you could be the next in line. I would cancel any bridge sessions for the next few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 The Bridge League of Thailand has a deep and wide pedigree of members so someone may be going to have a restless sleep expecting repercussions for this snafu. For example: "On Thursday we spoke with Khunying Chodchoy, the President of the Contract Bridge League of Thailand, who travelled to Pattaya to assist those arrested during the raid." "Bridge allows players to accumulate points rather than win money and Khunying Chodchoy vowed to fight any possible Court case in the future, on behalf of those arrested on Thursday" Note her title. This case isn't going anywhere. http://pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/221299/confusion-and-anger-at-pattaya-bridge-club-raid/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Bring bail money to the club. But then if busted, you'll be accused of gambling because of carrying so much cash. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heybruce Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Thank god the BiB are out there protecting us from elderly bridge players. A bit off-topic, but I wonder if they found that drunk guy firing a semi-auto pistol next to my condo last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
true blue Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Thank god the BiB are out there protecting us from elderly bridge players. A bit off-topic, but I wonder if they found that drunk guy firing a semi-auto pistol next to my condo last week. come on now,that would just be a bridge to far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Grumpy Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Please respect the laws of Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberfarang Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 This story has even made it into The Telegraph and London Evening Standard! I wonder if Pattaya Police are aware of the fact that they have made it into the international press. I heard that there was going to be a crackdown against foreign mafias, so it's good to see them being true to their word. Thailand seems to have made the international headlines a lot lately concerning Farlang tourists and expats, all for negative reasons. Thai Visa has become the only online place where Farlangs can have a say, but wonder how long this is going to last? Considering that people can be jailed for playing a friendly game of cards or clicking a like on facebook it`s all becoming a little scary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMBob Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 (edited) Geez, I get a grand slam and end up in the not-so-grand slammer. Perhaps the Pattaya Police should spend more time on more nefarious things, perhaps the illegal export of ping pong balls...... Edited February 5, 2016 by CMBob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roo860 Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 (edited) I saw the sneaky 'card playing' buggers going to their secret den the other afternoon, dark glasses and hats won't fool anyone, gonna claim my reward from the RTP. I have also noticed their blacked out stretch limos illegally parked! Edited February 5, 2016 by roo860 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sceadugenga Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Last time I was at The Pub they had a Bridge Club running every Sunday afternoon. That was about 7 or 8 months ago so I don't know if it's still going? Coppers nark.... dobber.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainiain101 Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Seems the charge is having over 120 unregistered playing cards. Often wondered why you would see confiscated playing cards in the bins at Mae Sai border, but could buy a pack in 7/11. Looks like they have broken a law and that is not something you want to do here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 (edited) The Bridge League of Thailand has a deep and wide pedigree of members so someone may be going to have a restless sleep expecting repercussions for this snafu. For example: "On Thursday we spoke with Khunying Chodchoy, the President of the Contract Bridge League of Thailand, who travelled to Pattaya to assist those arrested during the raid." "Bridge allows players to accumulate points rather than win money and Khunying Chodchoy vowed to fight any possible Court case in the future, on behalf of those arrested on Thursday" Note her title. This case isn't going anywhere. http://pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/221299/confusion-and-anger-at-pattaya-bridge-club-raid/ Wasn't concerned it would go somewhere, but it is noteworthy / newsworthy that the Thai police have managed -yet again- to show off their competence to the world. I actually wish that Britain (for example) would rub it in a little. Call in the Thai ambassador and ask "what the actual #@&%, dude?", or however you say that in British English. Requesting a formal apology from the police chief to those people would also be a decent course of action. - "But, but.. loss of face bla bla khrap?" -- "Ah.. in order to lose face, one must first acquire one. Off you go now!" (I know, I know.. you have to go back quite a while to find a Britain that wouldn't be messed with.) Edited February 5, 2016 by WinnieTheKhwai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MESmith Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 The Bridge League of Thailand has a deep and wide pedigree of members so someone may be going to have a restless sleep expecting repercussions for this snafu. For example: "On Thursday we spoke with Khunying Chodchoy, the President of the Contract Bridge League of Thailand, who travelled to Pattaya to assist those arrested during the raid." "Bridge allows players to accumulate points rather than win money and Khunying Chodchoy vowed to fight any possible Court case in the future, on behalf of those arrested on Thursday" Note her title. This case isn't going anywhere. http://pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/221299/confusion-and-anger-at-pattaya-bridge-club-raid/ Wasn't concerned it would go somewhere, but it is noteworthy / newsworthy that the Thai police have managed -yet again- to show off their competence to the world. I actually wish that Britain (for example) would rub it in a little. Call in the Thai ambassador and ask "what the actual #@&%, dude?", or however you say that in British English. Requesting a formal apology from the police chief to those people would also be a decent course of action. - "But, but.. loss of face bla bla khrap?" -- "Ah.. in order to lose face, one must first acquire one. Off you go now!" (I know, I know.. you have to go back quite a while to find a Britain that wouldn't be messed with.) Gunboat on it's way up river to Bangkok. er, hang on a minute, not sure we've any left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 There's just been a report on BBC World News about this, so now the whole World knows how silly Thailand can be, The raid did not find any gambling,so had to scrape the bottom of the barrel to find an offence,so they did not loose face,but that's exactly seems to have happened. All the players were arrested,and by the looks of it fingerprinted and spent several hours in Police Station. regards Worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saan Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 The Bridge League of Thailand has a deep and wide pedigree of members so someone may be going to have a restless sleep expecting repercussions for this snafu. For example: "On Thursday we spoke with Khunying Chodchoy, the President of the Contract Bridge League of Thailand, who travelled to Pattaya to assist those arrested during the raid." "Bridge allows players to accumulate points rather than win money and Khunying Chodchoy vowed to fight any possible Court case in the future, on behalf of those arrested on Thursday" Note her title. This case isn't going anywhere. http://pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/221299/confusion-and-anger-at-pattaya-bridge-club-raid/ She is also the daughter of the founder of the Bangkok Bank. I imagine that would also throw a bit of weight behind her objection to Bridge players being arrested. A quick transfer to the south of Thailand to help sought out Muslim insurgency might be the next career move for the officer in charge of this debacle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSiemReaper Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 While amusing as incidents go - it also goes to show the prejudice built into farang against Thais. If you put on the coppers' shoes for just a minute - you find them arriving in the middle of a card game (one they don't play or understand), to find no money changing hands but score sheets (which are used in illegal gambling dens throughout Asia - precisely to ensure money changes hands privately to protect the establishment) and so they charge those they find there. That seems pretty reasonable to me. They've now let them all go again too - when things turned out not to be the way they thought. (Though to be fair - I used to play bridge, in the UK, for a penny a point - so I don't think the assumption that gambling isn't taking place because it's bridge is correct either). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsally Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 There's a video showing the actual arrest and it seems to end up with the police piling them all into a songtaew and off to the police station. We were in stitches . The stupidity is so thick in the air it becomes a palpable entity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narkeddiver Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 First they came for those who played Bridge and I said nothing because I don't play Bridge Then they came for those who play dominoes and I said nothing because I don't play dominoes Then they came for those who play snap and I said nothing because I don't play snap Finally they came for those of us who play tiddlywinks and there was no one left to speak for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsally Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 While amusing as incidents go - it also goes to show the prejudice built into farang against Thais. If you put on the coppers' shoes for just a minute - you find them arriving in the middle of a card game (one they don't play or understand), to find no money changing hands but score sheets (which are used in illegal gambling dens throughout Asia - precisely to ensure money changes hands privately to protect the establishment) and so they charge those they find there. That seems pretty reasonable to me. They've now let them all go again too - when things turned out not to be the way they thought. (Though to be fair - I used to play bridge, in the UK, for a penny a point - so I don't think the assumption that gambling isn't taking place because it's bridge is correct either). In the video it is obvious that they (bridge players) were in a room up some stairs inside a building - not visible from outside. They (police) arrived with what I presume was some sort of search warrant. The guy on the desk seemed to say "they are here" which assumes they knew who they were looking for for. The three trillion dollar question is why did they have info, papers, and the incentive to arrest these people. Is there some sort of rival card playing group in Pattaya that would like to see them disbanded or did some disgruntled person really assume they were gambling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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